GSA STATE STREET PROPERTIES
Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
for Adaptive Re-use Developer
Chicago, IL
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is soliciting proposals from experienced real estate development teams to undertake the redevelopment of the state street properties located at 202, 208-212, 214 & 220 South State Street, Chicago, Illinois.
Additional information on the State Street Properties, including NEPA/NHPA and historical documentation, can be accessed here: www.gsa.gov/about-us/gsa-regions/region-5-great-lakes/buildings-and-facilities/illinois/chicago-202220-s-state-st-fps
Unlock the potential of Chicago’s Loop retail historic DISTRICT
The Properties
202 South State Street
Fifteen (15) story (plus two below grade basement levels) containing approx. 68,200 sq. ft., on approx. 0.1-acre site.
Designed by renowned firm Holabird and Roche in 1915
Distinctive recessed corner entrance with striking stainless-steel columns
Significant for bridging Chicago School and Art Deco styles
208-212 South State Street
Vacant lot measuring approx. 0.09 acres
Landscaped, fenced, and primed for development
214 South State Street
Charming 4-story masonry building with a rich history dating back to 1883
Features a stunning Moderne-style ground floor storefront from the 1940s
Unique curved-glass display area adds character and visual appeal
220 South State Street
Designed by Jenney, Mundie and Jensen, pioneers of steel-supported architecture
21-story masterpiece built in 1912-1913 with elegant white terra-cotta cladding
Signature Chicago windows framed with eye-catching geometric motifs
Ideal canvas for a visionary restoration project
Prime Transit-Oriented Location
— Steps away from multiple CTA "L" lines (Red, Blue, Orange, Pink, Green, Brown, Purple)
— Convenient bus stops along adjacent streets
— Half-mile from Metra station, connecting to broader Chicagoland
— Immediate access to Red Line subway entrances
STATUS UPDATES
GSA and JLL released the RFQ on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.